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The Granby Community Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization since 1960, coordinates a town-wide fundraiser to support multiple community organizations providing valuable programs, supports and services to the residents of Granby.
Grassroots Ice Cream has successfully run an ice cream shop in the center of Granby since 2013. Perhaps you have noticed lately the considerable construction activity happening in and around the building.
For the past 46 years the McLean Auxiliary has supported volunteer services and grants that directly benefit McLean residents, staff and the entire community. On Monday, June 4, the group awarded over $16,500 in grants at its annual meeting and Strawberry Festival, including funding for assisted living therapeutic and memory care programs; home care and hospice; art/ceramics; musical entertainment; a patient personal needs fund, and specialized equipment for post-acute care and rehabilitation.
On July 1, Mary Breviglieri will begin serving West Granby United Methodist as its new pastor. Mary has been active in the Methodist church for over 25 years.
Windsor Federal Savings has made a generous donation to the Foxfield F.A.R.M. in Granby in support of the Foundation’s Groundwork Equine Therapy Program for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD.
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In 2012, the Granby Senior Center Civic Engagement Team focused on the subject of life-long learning for older adults. Subsequently, the Education sub-team was born with members of the Civic Engagement Team and Dallas Savard as the Champion.
Members of the Friends of Granby Public Library are busy sorting books and preparing for the 36th annual Friends of Granby Public Library book sale, Sept. 21-23, at Holcomb Farm.
Monrovia Nurseries of Granby has generously donated plantings for Foxfield F.A.R.M.’s Veterans’ patio area. The new plantings offer peace and tranquility for brave soldiers in the program.
We are all aware of the opioid crisis in the U.S. today especially with prescription medications. There is potential for abuse in veterinary practice and reports of “clients” going from veterinarian to veterinarian seeking controlled medications that are addictive.